Beginners Pilates Classes >> Beginners Pilates Course >> Pilates Shepherds Bush W12 and Hammersmith W6

This course is held over 4 rotating lessons and encourages self-practice between sessons. Each session stand-alone so you can join at any time of the month! You can pick up the next lessons as they rotate. Suitable for any level of fitness.

You can join this week and keep repeating the classes (say for 4 weeks or 8 weeks) until you feel ready to move to an open level group class. We offer over 25 classes per week and you can use your Class Card for ANY classes on the full timetable.

Register now for limited spaces (maximum 8 per class)
on these next course dates:

EVENING
Wedneday 11th January 2012, 7.30pm – 8.30pm (Lesson 1)
Wedneday 18th January 2012, 7.30pm – 8.30pm (Lesson 2)
Wedneday 25th January 2012, 7.30pm – 8.30pm (Lesson 3)
Wedneday 1st February 2012, 7.30pm – 8.30pm (Lesson 4)

EVENING
Wedneday 8th February 2012, 7.30pm – 8.30pm (Lesson 1)
Wedneday 15th February 2012, 7.30pm – 8.30pm (Lesson 2)
Wedneday 22nd February 2012, 7.30pm – 8.30pm (Lesson 3)
Wedneday 29th February 2012, 7.30pm – 8.30pm (Lesson 4)

EVENING
Wedneday 7th March 2012, 7.30pm – 8.30pm (Lesson 1)
Wedneday 14th March 2012, 7.30pm – 8.30pm (Lesson 2)
Wedneday 21st March 2012, 7.30pm – 8.30pm (Lesson 3)
Wedneday 28th March 2012, 7.30pm – 8.30pm (Lesson 4)

You can join at any time of any month, as the lessons are stand-alone and repeated to help participants master the basics of Pilates. You can repeat these lessons as many times as you like, or dip in and out as reminders of the Principles of Pilates.

Tuition Rate

5 Class Card £70
10 Class Card £140 plus 1 bonus class
20 Class Card £260 plus 2 bonus classes

Location: Studio at The Happiness Centre

Beginners Pilates Course

Objective:

To gain a good understanding of the Pilates technique and feel more confident in beginners/open level Pilates classes.

Many people leap straight into larger Pilates matwork classes without understanding the principles of Pilates. This lack of genuine knowledge about the importance of micro-movements, correct breathing and basic postural techniques can expose you to potential strain, pain or injury in Pilates. Learn the principles of Pilates during this practical course.

You will be encouraged to complete hands-on 'homework' between sessions, in the form of a self-directed lesson at home, to review and practise what you learnt during each of the first 2 lessons. So you'll be getting into healthier habits immediately!

Pilates is a body-intelligence approach to improving physical and mental fitness. That’s why it’s so popular with body-aware professionals such as dancers, sports-people, performers, actors / actresses, models and anyone with a genuine interest in maximising their spinal strength, muscle conditioning and overall fitness. The unique combination of exercise techniques in Pilates allows you to understand how your muscle-groups and skeletal system are functioning together, to create either balance or imbalance in the body. Pilates is designed to rebalance the body, bringing it into correct alignment.

Balanced body = wellbeing
Imbalanced body = discomfort, distraction, tension, stress, strain, pain, injury

Attending Pilates classes helps re-train more conscious, body-intelligent postures and movements. It uses controlled movements during classes. The result? Improved spinal strength, correct postural alignment, stronger and more flexible muscles, toned legs, toned stomach muscles, better breathing techniques, fitter body and state of mind.

Your everyday physical movements are either accumulating a natural state of body-balance or imbalance. Which of these physical habits might be unconsciously causing imbalance, discomfort or pain in your body?

- How you carry your handbag?
- How you carry your laptop or briefcase?
- How you use your mobile phone?
- How you use your Blackberry?
- How you sit at your desk – chair height, screen height, angle of neck and head?
- How you reach or stretch for things?
- How you type and use your keyboard and mouse?
- How you hold your spine, neck, posture at work – sitting, typing, speaking, walking?
- How you walk in high-heels?
- How you exercise, lift weights, run, walk, sit, sleep?
- Pregnancy and post-natal experiences?

- tiredness or irritability
- tension headaches
- sore neck
- shoulder tension
- lower or middle back pain
- elbow or wrist pain
- suffering whiplash, headaches or ongoing pain from physical injury
- suffering pain or discomfort from a sports injury of any kind
- general body tension or recurring pains

Suitable for complete beginners and will boost confidence for joining any open Pilates class. Also ideal for people who have already done some group classes but need a refresher on Pilates principles and correct foundational techniques (sometimes called 'pilates improvers' level).

Injuries are often the result of the body over-using one side of the body, to compensate for a weak side. You’ll become aware if you have a weaker side during the course and learn what you personally need to do to re-balance the body, to reduce accumulation of imbalance that can eventually lead to strain, pain or injury.

Pilates is highly recommended by medical specialists and GPs for helping resolve back / neck problems, combatting osteoporosis, and for office workers who spend extended periods seated, using a computer, laptop and telephone, often resulting in lower - middle back pain (back pain being one of the highest causes of work absences in the UK).

IMPORTANT NOTE: PLEASE SEEK YOUR GP's ADVICE, IF UNCERTAIN ABOUT THE SUITABILITY OF THIS COURSE FOR YOUR PARTICULAR INJURY, AILMENT OR SITUATION.

"If, at the age of 30, you are stiff and out of shape, you are old.
If, at 60, you are subtle and strong, then you are young."
Joseph Pilates

"Thorough introduction, personal attention and posture correction.
The instructor gave clear, easy-to-understand
instructions, went at an appropriate pace, was friendly and the praise
was appreciated!"
Beginners Pilates Course - participant feedback

This practical introduction to Pilates is held over 4 comprehensive stand-alone lessons. A session or two of Pilates self-practice at home between lessons is encouraged, to boost discipline and apply what you've learnt.

Tuition Rate

Purchase a popular Class Card for use on all above classes. Class Cards are arranged on the spot at Reception or by calling Reception in advance for late evening classes 020 8749 3792. Debit/Credit Cards are accepted including Amex over telephone or in person at Reception.

5 Class Card £70
10 Class Card £140 plus 1 bonus class
20 Class Card £260 plus 2 bonus classes

Rate includes handouts, posture guidance notes, use of pilates mats and matwork equipment.

View Studio Schedule for complete list of Pilates classes in Shepherds Bush
or Yoga classes in Shepherds Bush - CLICK HERE



	Beginners Pilates Course - Shepherds Bush & Hammersmith This course is held over 4 rotating lessons and encourages self-practice between sessons. Each session stand-alone so you can join at any time of the month! You can pick up the next lessons as they rotate. Suitable for any level of fitness. You can join this week and keep repeating the classes (say for 4 weeks or 8 weeks) until you feel ready to move to an open level group class. We offer over 25 classes per week and you can use your Class Card for ANY classes on the full timetable. Register now for limited spaces (maximum 8 per class) on these next course dates: EVENING Wedneday 11th January 2012, 7.30pm – 8.30pm (Lesson 1) Wedneday 18th January 2012, 7.30pm – 8.30pm (Lesson 2) Wedneday 25th January 2012, 7.30pm – 8.30pm (Lesson 3) Wedneday 1st February 2012, 7.30pm – 8.30pm (Lesson 4) EVENING Wedneday 8th February 2012, 7.30pm – 8.30pm (Lesson 1) Wedneday 15th February 2012, 7.30pm – 8.30pm (Lesson 2) Wedneday 22nd February 2012, 7.30pm – 8.30pm (Lesson 3) Wedneday 29th February 2012, 7.30pm – 8.30pm (Lesson 4) EVENING Wedneday 7th March 2012, 7.30pm – 8.30pm (Lesson 1) Wedneday 14th March 2012, 7.30pm – 8.30pm (Lesson 2) Wedneday 21st March 2012, 7.30pm – 8.30pm (Lesson 3) Wedneday 28th March 2012, 7.30pm – 8.30pm (Lesson 4) You can join at any time of any month, as the lessons are stand-alone and repeated to help participants master the basics of Pilates. You can repeat these lessons as many times as you like, or dip in and out as reminders of the Principles of Pilates. Tuition Rate 5 Class Card £70 10 Class Card £140 plus 1 bonus class 20 Class Card £260 plus 2 bonus classes Location: Studio at The Happiness Centre Bookings Call 020 8749 3792 Book by Email Beginners Pilates Course Start with a strong foundation Objective: To gain a good understanding of the Pilates technique and feel more confident in beginners/open level Pilates classes. Overview: Many people leap straight into larger Pilates matwork classes without understanding the principles of Pilates. This lack of genuine knowledge about the importance of micro-movements, correct breathing and basic postural techniques can expose you to potential strain, pain or injury in Pilates. Learn the principles of Pilates during this practical course. You will be encouraged to complete hands-on 'homework' between sessions, in the form of a self-directed lesson at home, to review and practise what you learnt during each of the first 2 lessons. So you'll be getting into healthier habits immediately! What is Pilates? Pilates is a body-intelligence approach to improving physical and mental fitness. That’s why it’s so popular with body-aware professionals such as dancers, sports-people, performers, actors / actresses, models and anyone with a genuine interest in maximising their spinal strength, muscle conditioning and overall fitness. The unique combination of exercise techniques in Pilates allows you to understand how your muscle-groups and skeletal system are functioning together, to create either balance or imbalance in the body. Pilates is designed to rebalance the body, bringing it into correct alignment. Balanced body = wellbeing Imbalanced body = discomfort, distraction, tension, stress, strain, pain, injury Attending Pilates classes helps re-train more conscious, body-intelligent postures and movements. It uses controlled movements during classes. The result? Improved spinal strength, correct postural alignment, stronger and more flexible muscles, toned legs, toned stomach muscles, better breathing techniques, fitter body and state of mind. "It is the mind itself that shapes the body." Friedrich von Schiller Your everyday physical movements are either accumulating a natural state of body-balance or imbalance. Which of these physical habits might be unconsciously causing imbalance, discomfort or pain in your body? Are you accumulating body-imbalance due to: - How you carry your handbag? - How you carry your laptop or briefcase? - How you use your mobile phone? - How you use your Blackberry? - How you sit at your desk – chair height, screen height, angle of neck and head? - How you reach or stretch for things? - How you type and use your keyboard and mouse? - How you hold your spine, neck, posture at work – sitting, typing, speaking, walking? - How you walk in high-heels? - How you exercise, lift weights, run, walk, sit, sleep? - Pregnancy and post-natal experiences? Typical signs of body imbalance are: - tiredness or irritability - tension headaches - sore neck - shoulder tension - lower or middle back pain - elbow or wrist pain - suffering whiplash, headaches or ongoing pain from physical injury - suffering pain or discomfort from a sports injury of any kind - general body tension or recurring pains What are the main benefits of regular Pilates classes? improved posture naturally stronger spine and back muscles standing and sitting straighter improved concentration from a straighter spine increased flexibility toned legs flatter tummy easier breathing enhanced feelings of well being more energy WHO ARE THESE COMPLETE BEGINNER PILATES CLASSES FOR? No prior experience of pilates is required. Suitable for complete beginners and will boost confidence for joining any open Pilates class. Also ideal for people who have already done some group classes but need a refresher on Pilates principles and correct foundational techniques (sometimes called 'pilates improvers' level). Injuries are often the result of the body over-using one side of the body, to compensate for a weak side. You’ll become aware if you have a weaker side during the course and learn what you personally need to do to re-balance the body, to reduce accumulation of imbalance that can eventually lead to strain, pain or injury. Pilates is highly recommended by medical specialists and GPs for helping resolve back / neck problems, combatting osteoporosis, and for office workers who spend extended periods seated, using a computer, laptop and telephone, often resulting in lower - middle back pain (back pain being one of the highest causes of work absences in the UK). IMPORTANT NOTE: PLEASE SEEK YOUR GP's ADVICE, IF UNCERTAIN ABOUT THE SUITABILITY OF THIS COURSE FOR YOUR PARTICULAR INJURY, AILMENT OR SITUATION. "If, at the age of 30, you are stiff and out of shape, you are old. If, at 60, you are subtle and strong, then you are young." Joseph Pilates EXAMPLE CLASS FORMAT Lesson 1 History of Pilates Main aims of Pilates matwork practice Posture Check Guidelines to practising correctly Understanding the Basic Principles of Pilates: Principle 1: importance of breathing the right way in Pilates Principle 2: pelvic placements Principle 3: ribcage placements Principle 4: scapular stabilisation and movement Principle 5: head and cervical placement Use of therabands, straps, blocks, props in Pilates matwork Practising to your ability Homework Lesson 2 Insights from self-practice homework Rewiewing the Basic Principles of Pilates Understand the planes of movement - flexion, extension, rotation, lateral flexion Introducing the Basic Exercises Building on previous lesson's techniques Practising to your ability Homework Lesson 3 Insights from self-practice homework Building on the Basic Exercises Practising to your ability Applying Pilates to everyday life Homework Lesson 4 Insights from self-practice homework Building on the Basic Exercises Practising to your ability Revisiting Posture Check Homework "Thorough introduction, personal attention and posture correction. The instructor gave clear, easy-to-understand instructions, went at an appropriate pace, was friendly and the praise was appreciated!" Beginners Pilates Course - participant feedback CLASS DAYS & TIMES This practical introduction to Pilates is held over 4 comprehensive stand-alone lessons. A session or two of Pilates self-practice at home between lessons is encouraged, to boost discipline and apply what you've learnt. Every Wedneday evening 7.30pm – 8.30pm Remember, you can join at any time as the lessons are stand-alone. Advance booking is required by email or phone. Tuition Rate Purchase a popular Class Card for use on all above classes. Class Cards are arranged on the spot at Reception or by calling Reception in advance for late evening classes 020 8749 3792. Debit/Credit Cards are accepted including Amex over telephone or in person at Reception. 5 Class Card £70 10 Class Card £140 plus 1 bonus class 20 Class Card £260 plus 2 bonus classes Rate includes handouts, posture guidance notes, use of pilates mats and matwork equipment. Book Now Call 020 8749 3792 Book by Email View Studio Schedule for complete list of Pilates classes in Shepherds Bush or Yoga classes in Shepherds Bush - CLICK HERE

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Beginners Pilates Course - Shepherds Bush & Hammersmith

Beginners Pilates Course